researchFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.Operations research, operational research, or simply OR, is the use of mathematical models, statistics and algorithms to aid in decision-making. It is most often used to analyze complex real-world systems, typically with the goal of improving or optimizing performance. It is one form of applied mathematics.Contents•    1 Operations research in context •    2 Areas of application •    3 Professional societies •    4 Origins and the name •    5 Examples •    6 See also •    7 External links[edit]Operations research in context